{"id":565,"date":"2021-03-31T12:34:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-31T12:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/hpx\/?page_id=565"},"modified":"2025-02-18T21:14:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T21:14:06","slug":"honors-convocation-award-recipients","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/hpx\/honors-convocation-award-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"Honors Convocation Award Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each year Western Connecticut State University recognizes and awards outstanding individuals, departments and organizations. We are proud to share with you the HPX Department’s present and past recipients. Congratulations to you all!<\/span><\/p>\n

The four awards are the HPX Distinguished Service Award<\/a>, the Institute of Holistic Health Studies Awards<\/a>, the Jennifer Reid Community Health “Rising Star Award<\/a>, and the HPX Distinguished Alumni Award<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>HPX Distinguished Service Award:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The HPX Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals, departments, and organizations who have provided sustained, extraordinary service to the Department of Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences at Western Connecticut State University.<\/span><\/p>\n

2024 – Therese Richardson<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2023 – Denise Colaianni<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2022 – Robyn Houseman<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2021 – Christel M. Autuori<\/span><\/p>\n

2020 – Jennifer Zdziarski<\/span><\/p>\n

2019 – Elizabeth Koschel<\/span><\/p>\n

2018 – Lisa Morrissey<\/span><\/p>\n

2017 – Jody Rajcula<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Institute of Holistic Health Studies Awards:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This award, established in 2001, is given to full-time undergraduate students who exhibit outstanding character. Special consideration is given to those who have demonstrated an interest in the healing arts and in community service. Preference is given to majors from the Department of Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n

2024 – Kamryn Hancock & Jackie Chacon<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2023 – Julia Silva & Sara Risko<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2022 – Isabelle Gonillo & Rameezah Ahmed<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2021 – Natalie R. Nevola & Osheonna A. Israel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2020 – Eileen Heske & Artavia Walden<\/span><\/p>\n

2019 – Ryan F. Koschel & Alyssa Rose Ramos<\/span><\/p>\n

2018 – Michele Campbell & Ryan Grenier<\/span><\/p>\n

2017 – Doreen Frey and Nicole Cammett<\/span><\/p>\n

2016 – Samantha Andronaco and Monise Lamour<\/span><\/p>\n

2015 – Courtney Coogan and Cierra Ambrose<\/span><\/p>\n

2014 – Briana Leger and Marina Deyle<\/span><\/p>\n

2013 – Michaela Hastings and Brittany Chengeri<\/span><\/p>\n

2012 – Jessica Evans, Tracy Sales, and Abigail Rasmussen<\/span><\/p>\n

2011 – Stephanie DeSousa, Ann Marie Mazza, and Pete Heinlein<\/span><\/p>\n

2010 – Valerie Caraluzzi and Emily Lockhart<\/span><\/p>\n

2009 – Kristina Braun and Alphonso Colucci<\/span><\/p>\n

2008 – Kristin Goncalves, Ashley Debenian, and Raffaelle Perri<\/span><\/p>\n

2007 – Kedemah Joseph and Diane Kurimai<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Jennifer Reid Community Health “Rising Star” Award:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This award is given to an HPS major who demonstrates excellence as an emerging community health professional. The award recognizes outstanding work in both academic and practice settings and is based on academic performance, involvement with the department, and demonstration of outstanding commitment to health promotion and disease prevention with a focus on community involvement. Eligible candidates must have completed a minimum of 60 credits, with a GPA of at least 3.0. Preference will be given to a nontraditional student. This award requires a nomination by an HPX faculty member and a majority vote.<\/span><\/p>\n

2024 – Ebun Adeneji<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2023 – Molly Farquharson<\/span><\/p>\n

2022 – Lisha Rana<\/span><\/p>\n

2021 – Isaac R. Combs<\/span><\/p>\n

2020 – Heather Morey<\/span><\/p>\n

2019 – Heather N. Repko<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>HPX <\/b>Distinguished<\/b><\/span><\/span> Alumni Award:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The HPX Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes exceptional achievement by graduates of the Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences Department at Western Connecticut State University. An award may be in recognition of a particular achievement of note, a series of notable achievements, or a career of noteworthy accomplishment.<\/span><\/p>\n

2024 – Paisley Reardon<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2023 – Janae Miller<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2022 – Kristin A. Goncalves<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2021 – Julianna L. Fodera<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2020 – Josh Vaghi<\/span><\/p>\n

2019 – Alyssa G. Knapp<\/span><\/p>\n

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